will do

phrase

1
: to provide what is needed : satisfy a need
I don't need any more cake, thank you. One piece will do (for me).
I'd prefer to use glue, but tape will do.
2
used as an informal way of saying that one will be able to do something one is asked to do to
"Can you finish it by tomorrow?" "Sure, boss, will do!"

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Since becoming chairman three months ago, Warsh has stopped spoon-feeding Wall Street clues on what the US central bank will do next. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Capri leggings are having a moment right now, but any 7/8 or full-length pair will do. Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026 And not only that, but some will do the old bait-and-switch with payments. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 The crew of the Lincoln will do its job, and do it well, and not complain in public. Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for will do

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“Will do.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/will%20do. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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